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Treks and Tangents

Treks and Tangents

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A weekly Star Trek watch along podcast, cohosted by a Star Trek newbie who likes to trek off on tangents and a Star Trek expert whose job it is to get the tangents back on trek.

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  • The Galileo Seven (Star Trek TOS - S1E17)
    Feb 3 2026

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    This week on Treks and Tangents, we divert to explore the episode "The Galileo Seven". We discuss how a stupid decision to send the top members of your crew out to explore a space quasar in a tin can will always lead to disaster. Join us as we dodge giant spears made of pool noodles and learn how Spock logically plots out steps for weight loss.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Shore Leave (Star Trek TOS - S1E16)
    Jan 27 2026

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    This week on Treks and Tangents, it’s "Shore Leave": the episode where the Enterprise goes on vacation, no one questions anything, and everyone has fun (eventually).

    Between imaginary tigers, fairy-tale princesses, and everybody's favorite Fighting Irishmen, the crew learns that even R&R is hard work.

    Paradise has problems, and we absolutely have thoughts. Join us to see why Holodecks were invented!

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    Support the show

    Treks and Tangents - A Star Trek Watchalong Podcast
    Patreon: Patreon.com/TreksAndTangents
    X: X.com/Treks_Tangents
    Instagram: Instagram.com/TreksAndTangents
    BlueSky: TreksAndTangents.bsky.social

    Co-Host Jaci
    Instagram: Instagram.com/Jibboom
    WhatNot: WhatNot.com/GlitterBowBoutique

    Co-Host Brian
    Twitch: Twitch.tv/PiratePoundTown
    YouTube Main: Youtube.com/@PiratePoundTown
    YouTube Second: Youtube.com/@PirateTreasureHunting
    Blue Sky: PiratePoundTown.bsky.social
    Instagram: Instagram.com/PineappleCannibal

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Balance of Terror (Star Trek TOS - S1E15)
    Jan 20 2026

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    In this episode of Treks and Tangents, we’re diving deep into "Balance of Terror"—aka the moment Star Trek basically reinvented Submarine Battles in Space!

    We struggle to explain how the Enterprise and the Romulan ship end up locked in a silent duel, why this episode still rules decades later, and how Star Trek used helmets to save money.

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    Support the show

    Treks and Tangents - A Star Trek Watchalong Podcast
    Patreon: Patreon.com/TreksAndTangents
    X: X.com/Treks_Tangents
    Instagram: Instagram.com/TreksAndTangents
    BlueSky: TreksAndTangents.bsky.social

    Co-Host Jaci
    Instagram: Instagram.com/Jibboom
    WhatNot: WhatNot.com/GlitterBowBoutique

    Co-Host Brian
    Twitch: Twitch.tv/PiratePoundTown
    YouTube Main: Youtube.com/@PiratePoundTown
    YouTube Second: Youtube.com/@PirateTreasureHunting
    Blue Sky: PiratePoundTown.bsky.social
    Instagram: Instagram.com/PineappleCannibal

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    51 mins
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